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Best Before or After School Daycare in Avondale Estates, GA

Compare 3 before or after school daycare in Avondale Estates. Average rating: 3.83/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Avondale Estates, Georgia at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
3.83/5
Parent reviews
55
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Avondale Estates has 3 licensed before or after school daycare with 55 parent reviews averaging 3.83/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Avondale Estates

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    P'S In The Pod
    4.3 score
    4.4(16)

    120 North Avondale Road, Avondale Estates, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise P's in the Pod for its caring, dedicated staff and owner Catrina Knight who is actively involved in the center. Children show strong development in academics, social skills, and potty training, with parents noting excellent communication and a nurturing, family-like environment.

    Highly competent and compassionate stafflow staff turnoverowner personally invested in studentsstrong child development outcomes
  2. 2
    Dekalb County Schools Asedp - School Of Arts
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    3131 Old Rockbridge Road, Avondale Estates, GA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise this arts-focused school for its strong academics, safe learning environment, and comprehensive arts programming. The staff is described as caring, disciplined, and communicative with families. Students report enjoying their experience and engaging in various activities and clubs.

    Strong academicsarts programssafe learning environmentcaring staff
  3. 3
    Community Development Institute Head Start Columbia
    3.65 score
    3.4(7)

    1275 Clarendon Ave., Avondale Estates, GA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: -999 children

    Reviews are highly polarized. One detailed 5-star review praised the staff's genuine care, educational quality, and support for both children and families. However, multiple 1-star reviews reported concerns about staff rudeness, lack of communication, inadequate safety protocols, and insensitive responses to child injuries.

    Caring and nurturing staffstrong early childhood educationfamily support servicesspecial dietary accommodations
  4. 4
    Peachtree Academy
    3.44 score
    3.2(12)

    3468 Rockbridge Road, Avondale Estates, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 92 children

    Peachtree Academy has highly polarized reviews with stark contrasts between experiences. Some parents report clean facilities and caring staff, while many others cite serious concerns including poor communication, director's harsh treatment of children, inadequate hygiene, lack of curriculum implementation, and safety issues.

    Clean facilitycaring staff memberspositive communication from some teachersfamily-like atmosphere

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Avondale Estates

4.5 - 5.0
0
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Avondale Estates, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

4.3avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.8avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

3.4avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Avondale Estates zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
300027
3.83
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Avondale Estates (92–92 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Avondale Estates based on parent reviews

Dekalb County Schools Asedp - School Of Arts

4.3(20)

3131 Old Rockbridge Road, Avondale Estates, GA

Parents consistently praise this arts-focused school for its strong academics, safe learning environment, and comprehensive arts programming. The staff is described as caring, disciplined, and communicative with families. Students report enjoying their experience and engaging in various activities and clubs.

Strong academicsarts programssafe learning environment

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Daycare types in Avondale Estates

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 3

Before or After School Daycare in Avondale Estates, Georgia

There are 3 before or after school daycare in Avondale Estates, Georgia, making up 43% of the 7 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Avondale Estates have an average rating of 3.83 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.3 stars. Our analysis covers 55 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Avondale Estates, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Before or After School Daycare in Avondale Estates

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Dekalb County Schools Asedp - School Of Arts
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

Parents consistently praise this arts-focused school for its strong academics, safe learning environment, and comprehensive arts programming. The staff is described as caring, disciplined, and communicative with families. Students report enjoying their experience and engaging in various activities and clubs.

Strong academicsarts programssafe learning environment
Address
3131 Old Rockbridge Road, Avondale Estates, GA
Phone
(678) 874-9302
Dekalb County Schools Asedp - Avondale
Before or After School Daycare
Address
8 Lakeshore Drive, Avondale Estates, GA
Phone
(678) 676-0904
Cool Girls After-School Club @ Avondale Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
10 Lakeshore Drive, Avondale Estates, GA
Phone
(678) 676-5202

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in Avondale Estates, Georgia, out of 7 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Avondale Estates have an average Google rating of 3.83 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Avondale Estates, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Georgia's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Georgia)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Avondale Estates offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Georgia typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Avondale Estates for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Avondale Estates must be licensed by Georgia's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.